Newsletter issue | SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
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Latest News & Events
“2025 One-on-One Employment Meetings” Across Taiwan to Kick Off This Fall (Sep.-Oct.)!
Hot Jobs
Focus Taiwan
Taipei Ranked 14th Globally in Best Student Cities & 9 Taiwanese Cities Rank among World’s Happiest
HR Highlights
Southeast Asia’s Key Talent Hub — Thailand
For Enterprises Hiring International Talent, Skills Matter More Than Language
Global Taiwan
Taiwan moves up two spots to sixth in IMD world competitiveness ranking
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Contact TAIWAN held its first “One-on-One Employment Meetings” this year in Hsinchu on May 21th. Participating companies included well-known enterprises such as Foxconn, Delta Electronics, Realtek Semiconductor, Darfon Electronics, Dimerco, and Creative Sensor Inc. With nearly 290 interviews conducted with students from India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and beyond. Many participating students expressed appreciation for Taiwan’s convenient and safe living environment. They also voiced confidence in the local industries and showed strong interest in building stable, diverse career paths in Taiwan.
Looking ahead, Contact TAIWAN will host three more job fairs in Taipei, Taichung, and Tainan this September and October. With corporate registrations already nearing capacity, highlight industry’s keen interest in international talent. International talents are warmly invited to register and seize the opportunity as soon as possible!
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Contact TAIWAN: https://contacttaiwan.tw/MainOne/Home.aspx Job Fairs Contacts: jennfr@taitra.org.tw
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This July, the UK higher education institution QS released the 2026 QS Best Student Cities ranking of the world’s top 150 study destinations. Taipei placed 14th globally and 7th in Asia. In sub-categories, Taipei ranked 21st in Affordability, 36th in Desirability, 46th in Employer Activity, and 56th in Student View. QS also highlighted that Taipei is home to several world-class universities such as National Taiwan University (NTU) and Taipei Medical University (TMU). Many students not only enjoy the vibrant lifestyle here but also envision building their future careers in this dynamic global city.
Taiwan is renowned for its friendly environment, safety, modern infrastructure, and affordable living costs. In recent years, a growing number of English-taught programs in areas such as AI and semiconductors, together with supportive government policies for overseas students, have made Taiwan increasingly attractive as a destination for study. In addition to Taipei, four other Taiwanese cities are listed in QS: Hsinchu (71st), Tainan (92nd), Taichung (113th), and Taoyuan (130th).
Meanwhile, the Institute for Quality of Life (UK) ranked Taipei 8th among 200 global cities, and 3rd in Asia in the 2025 Happy City Index, second only to Singapore and Seoul. Taipei, in addition to its leadership in technology, also excels in governance (2nd), transportation (3rd), and environment (5th), earning it a spot as one of the happiest cities in the world. Other cities in Taiwan on the list include Hsinchu (75th), Changhua (87th), Kaohsiung (91st), Taichung (113th), Taoyuan (115th), Tainan (134th), Chiayi, and Keelung (172nd).
Sources: QS:https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/qs-best-student-cities/taipei Institute for Quality of Life: https://happy-city-index.com/
According to global talent indicators from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and QS World University Rankings, Thailand demonstrates strong advantages in talent resources, making it an attractive destination for talent recruitment and retention.
(1) IMD World Talent Ranking
In the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking, Thailand placed 47th out of 67 countries, with varying performances across categories: 27th in Attracting and Retaining Talent, 46th in Investment and Development, and 49th in Readiness. Notable strengths include a low personal income tax rate (12th), strong worker motivation (18th), the availability of highly skilled foreign labor (18th), and solid talent retention (22nd). Thailand also performed well in healthcare infrastructure (20th), reflecting a solid foundation in Investment and Development. In terms of Readiness, Thailand ranked 19th for its strong ability to attract internationally experienced senior managers.
(2) QS World University Rankings
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, eight Thai universities were ranked among the global top 1,000, with a combined undergraduate population of about 240,000 and postgraduate students totaling 39,000. Among them, Chulalongkorn University (CU) performed best, ranking 221st globally. Its Engineering & Technology faculty was powerful, ranking 197th in the world in 2025.
Overall, the Thai workforce is characterized by a positive and proactive attitude, and with effective retention strategies, they have the potential to become valuable technical specialists and professional managers for enterprises. Consequently, Thailand is expected to remain one of the key destinations for Taiwanese companies seeking to expand into the Southeast Asian market and leverage local technical expertise.
Sources: IMD: https://worldcompetitiveness.imd.org/countryprofile/overview/TH
QS Ranking: https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university rankings?region=Asia&countries=th
In 2025, Taiwan officially enters a “super-aged society,” with people aged 65 and over accounting for more than 20% of the total population. Facing this demographic shift, over 70% of employers are already encountering hiring challenges. According to ManpowerGroup’s 2024 survey, 73% of Taiwanese enterprises reported difficulty finding suitable candidates. This highlights how demographic change affects talent acquisition challenges, making it essential for companies to proactively plan their human resource strategies.
The Talent Circulation Alliance White Paper recommends that Taiwanese companies, amid both declining labor force numbers and fierce global competition for talent, should make greater use of foreign professionals who have already studied or are working in Taiwan. This approach not only strengthens workforce allocation but also builds a more international workplace environment.
The Harvard Business Review, in its discussion on “skills-based hiring,” emphasizes that companies should focus primarily on candidates’ professional skills and practical abilities. When hiring foreign professionals, companies are advised to first assess whether they possess the technical expertise or knowledge demanded by the market. Language shortcomings can be addressed through on-the-job training, bilingual policies, mentorship programs, or online courses. At the same time, fostering a friendly and supportive workplace culture can broaden the talent pool and improve retention rates in an environment where talent is urgently needed.
Sources:
Talent Circulation Alliance White Paper: https://www.ait.org.tw/talent-circulation-alliance-white-paper-2/ (Archived version: https://web-archive-2022.ait.org.tw/zhtw/talent-circulation-alliance-white-paper-zh/index~1.html)
Harvard Business Review:https://hbr.org/2024/05/what-companies-get-wrong-about-skills-based-hiring
Taiwan ranked 6th among 69 economies in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, published in June by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). Among medium-sized economies with a population of over 20 million, Taiwan secured the top spot for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its consistent and outstanding competitiveness. Across IMD’s four main pillars, Taiwan ranked 4th in Business Efficiency, 8th in Government Efficiency, 10th in Economic Performance, and 10th in Infrastructure.
In Business Efficiency, Taiwan stood out in Productivity and Efficiency (2nd) and Management Practices (4th), demonstrating a robust business environment and strong corporate competitiveness. For Government Efficiency, leading indicators included Public Finance (3rd), Tax Policy (9th), and Institutional Framework (11th), highlighting Taiwan’s sound fiscal health, competitive tax system, and solid rule-of-law environment. In Economic Performance, Taiwan ranked 4th in Domestic Economy. It recorded significant improvements in International Investment and International Trade, underscoring its economic resilience and growth momentum driven by strengths in semiconductors and AI. Finally, in Infrastructure, Taiwan excelled in Scientific Infrastructure (5th), Technological Infrastructure (10th), and Education (11th), showcasing its comprehensive R&D capabilities and high-quality education system that cultivates global talent, while further strengthening Taiwan as an attractive environment with long-term competitiveness for study and employment.
Source:
IMD: https://imd.widen.net/s/wtx5fd2ltn/booklet_wcy_2025
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